The affordable CircuPool Universal Series brings a new level of convenience and durability for backyard saltwater pools. The Universal40 is an easy replacement for any size Hayward AquaRite. Guaranteed compatibility- upgrade your salt chlorinator in minutes! The Universal40 offers higher power and longer lifespan than most popular brands. Fully automated with all digital controls, it constantly monitors the salinity level and temperature of the pool water and makes operation a breeze. With long-life USA Titanium electrodes, the Universal Series also comes backed with award-winning service and the best warranty of any salt system in this price range: 4-years prorated, on every single component. Includes plumbing unions for all sizes. Dual voltage: 110/220v. Plug in option available on phone orders. For pools up to 40,000 gallons maximum.

Had this running for the last couple months and its working so great. Its powerful, I have to turn it down compared to my previous Hayward. I was about to spend about twice this getting a new Swimpure Plus, but this was absolutely the way to go, and I even installed it myself in like 15 minutes! Highly recommended.

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Reviewed by: Chris Sawyer from Mobile, AL.
on 5/2/2017

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Ten minute job.

Recently bought an older home that had the goldline system on it but it was on it's last legs. This didn’t cost much more than the parts needed and in ten minutes I changed out everything and tossed the old one in the garbage. Perfect fit!

This seemed to be a direct fit, everything matched up to the way my old system was installed. The control box was a different shape so I had to move the screws in my wall that I hang it on, but besides that it has seemed simple.

Q:I have a Resilience salt system and I believe it's beginning to fail. Parts are hard to find and expensive. How much of a job would it be to replace it with this?

Asked by: Gary
- 6/20/2017

A: It should be a fairly straightforward job. The electronics should be equivalent in terms of the way it is connected to power, and the cell is similar and also straight in-line, so the plumbing would just need to get cut so that you can glue in the unions for the new cell. I would expect about an hours worth of work.

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Q:will this replace a Pentair ic40 with out cutting plumbing except for flow switch ?

Asked by: butch
- 6/12/2017

A: You are exactly right. The Universal40 has equivalent unions / threaded collars, so you can simply unscrew your Pentair cell, and screw this cell in place. Then, since the Pentair does not have a separate flow switch, you would simply have to plumb in the Universal40's flow switch.

Alternatively, many people who switch from Pentair like the CircuPool SJ models. They have an adapter kit to connect to your same plumbing, but since the SJ does not have a separate flow switch, it takes virtually no work to make the switch.

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Manufacturer Rated Lifespan:

Manufacturer Max Capacity:

Replacement Cell Cost (MSRP):

Controls:

Salinity Range:

Salinity Test:

Yes - High, Low, Displays ppm

Flow Sensor:

Yes, Independent Flow Switch

Clear Cell:

No

Self-Cleaning:

Yes, Reverse Polarity

Boost Mode:

Yes, 24 hours

Winter Mode:

No

Professional Installation Required:

No

The CircuPool Universal40 controls are a steel sheet-metal box with a hinged and latching door (similar to your circuit-breaker panel). It mounts on the wall (or nearby a post or support) by hanging the control box by a few keyholes on basic screws that have been secured in the wall. Inside of the Control Center door, there is a small LCD display screen (similar to a digital watch), which displays the average salinity reading, temperature, cell volts, cell current, chosen percentage chlorine output, instantaneous salinity, and different cell type settings. The controls have a dial that is used to raise and lower chlorine output, and a three-position switch to activate the system, deactivate the system, or activate the super chlorination mode.

The CircuPool Universal40 electrolytic cell is an inline opaque-plastic housing which contains built-in titanium electrode plates and built-in power supply cord. The Universal40 salt cell has the same threaded connections on the inlet and outlet as the Hayward Aqua Rite, which allows easy direct conversion and quick access for service or winter removal (if applicable). The threaded connections attach to 2" unions which are glued to the existing return-line PVC plumbing.

The CircuPool Universal40 includes with it two 2" Threaded Unions, two 1.5" Threaded Unions, Flow Switch, 1.5" Flow Switch adapters, and Instruction Manual.

Manufacturer 4 Year Limited Warranty. Most manufacturer chlorine generator warranties are pro-rated. All warranties offered are provided by the relative manufacturer and are limited to the terms and proration they provide. See manufacturer's documentation for a full description of warranty terms and conditions.